City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates
- An estimated 3,000 gallons discharged; state guidelines classified it as a minor spill.
- Cause was an oil and grease blockage in the sewer main, causing a manhole overflow; crews cleared and cleaned promptly.
- Follow-up handled by Water Resource Engineering and Sewer Conveyance programs; targeted outreach will stress proper grease disposal.
- Staff will install a continuous manhole monitor to detect backups and help prevent future overflows.
Minor Sanitary Sewer Spill Reported, Resolved
SAVANNAH — The City of Savannah is reporting a minor sanitary sewer spill that occurred Thursday, May 7, near 1918 Hobson Ave. The impacted and receiving waterways were identified as the Springfield Canal and Savannah River. The affected area is within the President Street Water Reclamation Facility service area.
An estimated 3,000 gallons were discharged into the Springfield Canal. Under state environmental reporting guidelines, this issue was classified as a minor spill. The cause was determined to be an oil and grease blockage in the sewer main, which resulted in a manhole overflow. City crews responded promptly to clear the blockage and clean the affected area in accordance with standard methods, allowing normal flow to resume.
Follow-up procedures for this spill will be completed under the City’s Water Resource Engineering and Sewer Conveyance programs. As a result of recent sewer spills due to oil and grease blockages, City of Savannah staff will conduct targeted educational outreach efforts with sewer customers in the area. This outreach will emphasize the importance of proper grease disposal in order to prevent blockages and future sewer spills.
Staff will also complete installation of a continuous manhole monitor at this location to help detect potential backups and prevent future overflows.
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